If you think that a religious affiliation constitutes a "race" then you are as witless as the Christchurch killer.
If you claim that criticism of Islam causes anti-Muslim violence, you are as stupid as those who say all Muslims are terrorists.
@aftlpa

The Trudeau Liberals and the Mulcair NDP could resolve the niqab kerfuffle in a heartbeat, if they had the simple will to do so. All they have to do is announce that, if elected, they will promptly introduce new legislation to ban face-coverings in official ceremonies. This would immediately have the following effects:

Reassure the population that federal politicians are taking some action to stop the encroachment of Islamist extremism in Canada, thus greatly reducing the danger of any anti-Muslim sentiment.

Destroy any attempt by the Harper Conservatives to exploit the niqab issue for partisan electoral ends.

Take many votes away from the Conservatives, i.e. the votes the Conservatives gained because of this one issue, given that the majority of Canadians favour a ban on face-coverings, thus increasing the chances of Harper being defeated.

Show that all three major federal parties can act in a non-partisan manner for the greater good.

AND THEY WOULD BE DOING THE RIGHT THING, by taking a principled stand for secularism and against religious fanaticism and religious privilege.